United States Supply Chain Prices Unexpectedly Fell in August • Chronic Absenteeism Continues to Improve in Indiana Schools, New State Data Shows • I-69 Bridge Project Advances • Work-Based Learning Guide Released • What Could Come After Interest Rate Cuts This Week • State Revenues Continue to Beat Estimates

‘A Signal’: Indiana Maintains Top Credit Rating • “No Tax on Tips” For These Jobs • Hogsett’s 2026 City Budget Includes $10 Million for Homelessness • Braun Names Next Top Utility Customer Advocate, Tees Up Regulator Overhaul • More Opposition Announced for Proposed Google Data Center in Franklin Township • Weak Summer Labor Market Growth Flashes Warning Signs for the Economy • Indiana Slashing Rates for Child Care Providers • Hoosiers Voice Concerns Over Potential Election Law Changes at Indianapolis Hearing • Indiana Officials Embark on Japan Trade Mission • READI Regions Provide ‘Sound Foundation’ for Indiana’s Regional Policy, Study Says • Braun Appoints New Public Safety Secretary in Latest of Several Leadership Changes • Chronic Absenteeism Rate in Indiana Schools Drops Again

Trump Privately Presses Top Indiana Republicans to Redistrict During White House Meeting • Survey: Hoosiers Oppose Mid-Decade Redistricting • Purdue Receives $7M to Expand Chipshub Initiative • Indiana Energy Secretary Highlights ‘Regional Approaches,’ Conservation Priorities at Water Summit • Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Returns After Monthlong August Recess

Indiana Education Secretary Katie Jenner Unanimously Confirmed as New Higher Ed Commissioner • Indiana’s Tax Savings From the “Big, Beautiful Bill” • Google Data Center Gets Another Approval Over Objection of Southsiders • Survey Identifies Employer Roadblocks for Work-Based Learning for Students, Adults • America’s Hottest— and Coolest — Job Markets • Rural Communities Awarded $11M in Federal Improvement Grants • How Many Boards and Commissions is Too Many? Task Force Seeks Answer